The album’s first single, “Applause,” peaked on the Billboard 100 chart at No. 4. Hours before the release of her latest single, Gaga’s Twitter account put out a number of tweets about such subjects as Madonna and Katy Perry.

Representatives for Lady Gaga didn’t return a request for a comment.

“Do What U Want” is a genre blending song that pairs the pop star with R&B hitmaker R. Kelly. Check out the song. What do you think?

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